U.S. stock futures edge lower on growth worries

MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

U.S. stock index futures trade lower, with investors reluctant to extend the rebound seen at the end of last week amid continued worries over global growth prospects. See full story.

Dollar edges higher as investors await Bernanke

The safe-haven U.S. dollar and Japanese yen trade fractionally higher, with investors focused on coming testimony from U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. See full story.

Gold futures drop on firm dollar, China concerns

Gold futures retreat in electronic trade on Monday, as a firmer dollar adds selling pressure on the metal while growth concerns in China weigh on the wider metals complex. See full story.

U.S. criminal probe in Libor scandal: report

The U.S. Justice Department is building a criminal case against big banks and individuals who manipulated a key global interest rate, according to a media report. See full story.

Stocks to watch Monday: Citigroup, Gannett

Among the stocks that could see active trade in Monday�s session are Citigroup, Gannett and J.B. Hunt. See full story.

MARKETWATCH COMMENTARY

Why has the New York Times failed to find a successor to the previous CEO in seven months? asks media columnist Jon Friedman See full story.

MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE

It�s a situation that seems to defy supply-and-demand logic: If there�s more demand in the housing market, wouldn�t the cost of borrowing funds to buy a home be significantly on the rise? See full story.